Sri Lanka cricketers pledge tour earnings for flood disaster relief
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has decided to donate the tour money and match fees from the Pakistan series to assist those affected by the devastating floods and landslides across the country, Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya said. In a statement…
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ to move away from Sri Lanka on Saturday
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ is predicted to move away from Sri Lanka tomorrow (29), according to BBC Weather. Per the weather forecast, the cyclone is currently moving northwards away from Central Sri Lanka and towards India. The weather advisory for Friday night…
No cracks in Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams : DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has dismissed claims of cracks in the Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams. Issuing a clarification, the DMC said no such risk has been observed or reported, and urged the public not to be misled by…
Extreme Weather : Nearly 100 deaths reported, more missing
Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. The Badulla District Secretary says 35 people have died in the Badulla District alone due to the disaster. Meanwhile, the Kandy…
Severe weather cuts power to 25% of Sri Lanka
The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Shirley Kumara, announced that approximately 25%–30% of the island’s electricity supply has been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. Speaking at a media briefing today (28), he said restoring power has become…
Dehiwala and Pinnawala Zoos closed on Nov. 29 due to bad weather
The National Zoological Gardens says the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens and the Pinnawala Zoological Gardens will remain closed to the public due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and the resulting fallen trees. According to the National Zoological Gardens, the…
Travel Advisory : Important notice for BIA passengers
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) says several airport access roads have been affected by flooding due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. Issuing a statement, AASL said passengers are advised to use…
Sajith pledges maximum support for Govt’s relief efforts
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government must expedite efforts in relation to those affected due to inclement weather, stating that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will do the maximum possible to alleviate the hardship and suffering of the people. …
Telecom Services Disrupted Across Central Province Due to Disaster
Telecommunication services have been severely affected in parts of the Central Province after fiber optic lines were damaged by the prevailing disaster situation, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission said. Director General Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Bandula Herath told BBC that systems…
Special flood warning for Gampaha town & surrounding areas
The Irrigation Department has issued a Red Flood Warning for the Attanagalu Oya Basin, warning that a major flood situation may occur in low-lying areas within the next six hours due to heavy rainfall in the catchment. According to the…